Just registered on Forum. I apologize in advance if this topic is old news to some folks, but my 2021 C8 is arriving this week. Question - will I be able to use my QuickJack BL-5000 SLX to lift the C8 or will I need to purchase QuickJack extensions to reach jacking points?

 

I, too, have the same QJ BL-5000 SLX model. I'm still waiting on my 2022 C8 delivery so I did some searching for an answer ... and found no QJ extensions will be required.

 

Quickjack for C8

 

Another Quickjack for C8

 

Many uses for a QuickJack: rotating wheels, detailing, installing grill guards, oil changes, or just perching the car like a trophy in the garage. If i plan to roll under the car, I use jack stands for an increased safety factor.

Jack stands for added safety.

@1050High Yes you can as I and others have done many times as shown above. Align with the rear lift points and then modify the QJ lift blocks to fit into the "tray" about two inches shy of the front lift points. Phil1098 pioneered the way and I agree with him 100%. Search the posts above for great photos and directions. Besides, the extensions are costly, more cumbersome to store and setup, and are too high to slide under the car at-grade.

If I didn't own these already, I'd have purchased the next longer size. But these do work.

 

I just ordered the 5000 TLX. It's $200 off for Black Friday.

The shorter model can work without the extensions. But I figured for a few bucks more I'll just get the longer one. It'll work with all the other cars too so win/win.

 

I really appreciate the guidance on this issue. My QJs worked great on my C7 ZO6 - a bit concerning that there is some difference of opinion about safety & soundness of using the QJ 5000SLX to work under the C8. In any event, I'll do some careful measuring when the C8 arrives this week to verify if the 5000SLX rails (without extensions) will in fact reach BOTH jacking points. The stakes are high - if I have any doubts I will sell my existing QJs and order the longer EXT versions. Even then, I don't where one would place jackstands as a back up safety precaution given the extensive sheet metal covering additional jackstand points???

 

I've just read the majority of the posts, even on the other C8 forum. I'll hold off on buying the QJ extension until my after my C8 comes in to see if it's even necessary. It does make sense to concentrate the lifting effort towards the rear jacking points. I already have my red metal pucks waiting to get installed permanently for easy sighting with my Quick Jack.

 

yes.

 

I have the 7000 slx. Purchased it last year to use on multiple vehicles. I thought I would need the extensions to lift my truck, crew cab, long bed. Not so! The lifting points on the truck are actually closer together than the C8 or my wife's SUV. I should have done some closer measuring and could have saved some money..
You may ask "why did you not use the extensions on the C8"? They do not fit! The extensions are 1 1/2 inches thick, raising the height of the quickjack. There is just not enough room to place it under the vehicle and use the rubber blocks to lift the C8. You would need to drive it onto some 2 x 10, or something that thick, to get it high enough. Don't need to do that.
I agree with NextOne and Phil1098. I've had the C8 lifted several times, using their method, and it is rock solid. I've had the front wheels off with the back wheels on, doesn't move. Had the back wheels off with the fronts on, doesn't move.
Pics attached:
1 - C8 on the lift
2 - height of front tires
3 - height of rear tires
4 - shows the position of the rear pad on the lifting puck
5 - shows the position of the front pad about 4 to 5 inches to the rear of the front lifting puck
6 - the jack stand I use, just in case. It's under the rear crossmember

 

Thanks for the great pics and detailed information about safe & sound C8 lifting with SLX length QJs. Follow up question - were you able to identify rear cross member
jackstand point without removing sheet metal panel and can you recommend any jack stand position(s) on the front end of the car for added safety?

 

Yes, you can see the crossmember without removing any panels. I use a folded towel and 2x4 on top of the jack stand. It fit snug and would prevent any movement, if that were to happen.
I did not place any under the front, however there are a couple of options. You could possibly use the lifting points. Look at the second picture posted by NextOne. Those are in that location. Also, look at my picture number 5. The four bolts to the left are in a strong point area. You could place a jack stand there with a 2x4 or 2x6 and that would support any movement.

Trivia - look in the middle of those four bolts. That is an image of Zora!

 

It will 100% not reach both jacking points without extensuons or the EXT/TLX model.

Other people have hacked the jacking blocks to make it work with lifting inside of the front jack point a bit.

It's up to you to decide for yourself your comfort level with that.

 

The only concern is from those that haven't used the standard length units. They aren't understanding where the weight is in this car. I have been under mine several times and if you were there in person you would agree 100% it couldn't be any safer to be under. I've had front wheels removed, back wheels removed, all wheels removed, had my wife sit in the car to apply brake pressure when tightening lugs. It is simply rock solid. get what you like, but if you have a QJ, it will be 100% fine without spending another dime. I speak from actual experience and not fearful speculation.

 

With the SLX versions, do what was done in this setup ;put the rubber block under the rear jack point and leave the space at the front of the C8 where there is less mass.

 

I just sold my SLX on FB Marketplace in 30 minutes for about what I had paid for. Replaced it with the extended version.....TLX. Safety is a huge issue with me so I wasn't going to mess around and make the SLX work.

 

How would an SLX be unsafe?

 

Sorry.....wrong model.....I had the TL which I sold and purchased the TLX Extended model to match up to the C8 Factory Lift Points. Sorry I confused you.

 

Sounds like a great deal. I'd like to order one as well. Can you post the link?

 

Didn't really confuse me, the TL series just goes a few inches higher vs the SL. Still don't see the safety issue of TL vs. TLX with a C8.